Burmese python hatchlings have been spotted for the first time on Key Largo, a discovery that’s prompting officials to send postcards to homeowners there asking for help spotting the elusive snake. The postcards show a picture of a python and list a phone number to call if someone spots one. One 18-inch long Burmese python […]

By Katina Caraganis Wilton Manors – A Florida man who threatened a Pulse – like massacre in Wilton Manors over the Labor Day weekend has been arrested and is being charged with a federal crime, authorities announced Sunday afternoon. Craig Allen Jungwirth, 50, is accused of violating a law of interstate commerce when he posted […]

Pompano Beach – H. Keith Mizell, 55, left us too soon on Friday July 15 of a heart attack in Marianna, FL while traveling for business. Mr. Mizell was born on Oct. 2, 1959 in St. Louis, MO, to Velma Jean (Towel) Mizell and James Howard Mizell. Raised in the Midwest, he fulfilled a life-long […]

In the wake of the Orlando massacre targeting the gay community, City officials have been evaluating plans for the City’s 17th Annual Stonewall Parade and Street Festival scheduled to take place Saturday, June 18, 2016. “The situation is fluid, and evaluation is ongoing. Security and safety remains our top priority, said Mayor Resnick. “Throughout the planning process, the […]

“This is Tallahassee once again trying to take away the authority of local elected officials who represent the people who live in Broward County. “ Broward Mayor Marty Kiar BROWARD COUNTY, FL – County Commissioners unanimously banned any type of hydraulic and acid fracturing, known as “fracking”, to extract oil and gas from the ground in Broward […]

The Pelican applauds the county for making this attempt to stop dangerous fracking in the Everglades. Add your voice to support this vote. News release BROWARD COUNTY, FL – Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 26th to discuss a ban on the use of hydraulic and acid fracturing, popularly known as “fracking”, to extract oil and gas […]

Tree Lighting Celebration and Holiday Outdoor Concert to be Held Thursday, December 10th McNab Park, 2250 East Atlantic Boulevard 7:00 p.m. Due to the inclement weather conditions, the City of Pompano Beach Yuletide Parade and Celebration scheduled for tonight at 6:30 p.m. has been cancelled. There is no rain date scheduled for the parade and […]